Netflix Reveals 10 Confirmed Narnia Cast Members, Including Ciarán Hinds - NarniaWeb

by Icarus · May 1, 2026 A new press release from Netflix has officially confirmed the main cast members for Greta Gerwig’s upcoming adaptation of ‘The Magician’s Nephew’, including the surprise addition of Northern Irish and Academy Award-nominated actor Ciarán Hinds, in an as-yet undisclosed role. Ciarán Hinds will be well known to fans of the fantasy genre, having played Mance Rayder in Game of Thrones, Dumbledore’s brother in the final Harry Potter film, and a small role in the Lord of the Rings television spin-off The Rings of Power. Hind’s role in the film has not been announced. One possibility, we would speculate, is an older Professor Kirke, an aged-up version of the young Digory, played by fellow Belfast native David McKenna. Also confirmed in the new press release are Kobna Holdbrook Smith and Susan Wokoma, who NarniaWeb first reported on earlier this year. We believe them to be playing Frank and Helen, respectively. What character do you think Hinds will play in The Magician’s Nephew? Head to our Discussion Forum and let us know!